District Manager, Premium Airport Lounges

Compass Group, North America; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a District Manager to oversee Capital One Lounge operations across major U.S. airports. You will lead multiple locations, ensuring exceptional, consistent guest experiences while driving financial performance and culinary/service standards.

The role requires about 60% travel and residence near IAD, DCA, JFK, or LGA. You will develop leaders, manage budgets, and strengthen client relationships in a fast-paced premium hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR five years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit hospitality, food and beverage, premium dining, airport lounges, or a related environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labor, cost controls, and P&L management.
• Proven ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly visible, fast-paced environment.
• Must reside near IAD, DCA, JFK, or LGA.
• Must be willing to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple Capital One Lounge locations, ensuring consistent service, operations, and guest experiences.
• Lead, coach, and develop operational leaders while fostering accountability, collaboration, and engagement.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted strategic partner.
• Drive hospitality, culinary quality, guest satisfaction, safety, employee engagement, and financial performance.
• Own district P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, and profitability.
• Evaluate performance and implement strategies to improve operational and financial results.
• Develop leadership talent through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence through site visits, team engagement, and client meetings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business priorities and enhance the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with company, airport, food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree OR five years of progressive leadership experience

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a District Manager to oversee Capital One Lounge operations across major U.S. airports. You will lead multiple locations, ensuring exceptional, consistent guest experiences while driving financial performance and culinary/service standards.

The role requires about 60% travel and residence near IAD, DCA, JFK, or LGA. You will develop leaders, manage budgets, and strengthen client relationships in a fast-paced premium hospitality environment.